HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1983/08/23STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING ORDER
COUNTY OF S~ DIEGO ) ss OF ADJOU~N~.~NT OF ~ETI~G
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Jennie M. Fulasz, being first duly sworn depose and say:
That I am the duly chosen, qualified and acting City Clerk of the
City Council of the City of Chula Vista;
That the requ]ar meeting of the Cottncil of the City of
Chula Vista was held- Iuesday, Auqust 23, ]983
and said meeting was adjoHrned to the time and place specified in ....
the order of adjournment ATTACHED HERETO:
That on Wednesday, August 24, 1983 at t_he hour of 8:45 a.m.
I posted a copy of said order at a conspicuous place on or near
the door of the place at which said me~ting of August 23,.]983
was held.
'~ ~~~~y Clerk
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
day of
19
Notary Pttblic in and for said County
and State of California
MINUTES OF AN ADJOUP~NED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFOP~NIA
Held Iuesday, August 23, ]983
The City Council met in the Council Chamber at the Public Services
Building, 276 Fourth Avenue On the above date at 7:00 p.m. with
the following
Councilmen present: Mayor Cox, C0uncilmembers Scott, Malcolm, Moore, McCandliss
Councilmen absent: None
ADJOUtINFLENT
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at ]0:36 p.m. until Wednesday,
August 24, ]983 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Conference
Room, City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
I, Jennie M. Fulasz, City Clerk of the City of Chula Vista, DO
HEREBY CERTIFY that this is a full, true and correct copy of an order
by the City Council at the meeting of August 23, ]983
Nt~IE M. FULa Vista, califorC~a~
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Tuesday, August 23, 1983 Council Chamber
7:00 p.m. Public Service Building
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Mayor Cox, Councilmembers Scott, Malcolm,
Moore, McCandliss
Councilmembers absent: None
Staff present: City Manager Goss, City Attorney Harron,
Assistant City Manager Asmus
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, SILENT PRAYER
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Cox followed by a moment
of silent prayer.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE MEETINGS OF AUGUST 4 AND 16, 1983
The minutes were approved with the following correction: the minutes of
August 16, 1983, page 14, paragraph 8, "all cities would not get the
subventions from the State".
2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF AUGUST 27 - SEPTEMBER 3, 1983
"HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK"
The proclamation was presented to Ms. Christine Williams who represented the
Price Bazaar in Chula Vista,sponsor of the Health Fair on August 27 and 28,
1983. Mayor Cox commented that Price Bazaar donated $25,000 to the Boys and
Girls Club.
3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
a. PETITION FOR REMOVAL OF OBSTRUCTION AT KIMBALL TERRACE CREATING A TRAFFIC
HAZARD (Petitioners of Kimball Terrace)
Residents of Kimball Terrace requested the City to order the removal of the
obstruction (dirt mound) and also an enforcement of a set-back provision to
assure traffic safety (due to a construction in the area).
City Manager Goss stated the contractor was contacted and is in the process of
removing the dirt mound.
MSUC (Cox/Moore) to accept actions of staff and communicate their actions to
residents of Kimball Terrace.
City Council Meeting -2- August 23, 1983
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
a. Pat Barajas, 375 "J" Street, Chula Vista thanked the Council, City
Manager and Chief Winters for action taken regarding truck traffic on "J"
Street which has been rerouted through Third Avenue.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5-6)
(Item No. 1 was deleted).
Item No. 8 was deleted at Councilwoman McCandliss' request.
MSUC (Cox/Scott) to approved the Consent Calendar.
5. RESOLUTION 11360 AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF THE GRANTEE PERFORMANCE
REPORT FY 1982-83 (Community Development Director)
The HUD Grantee Performance Report is required to be submitted annually. It
details the City's use of Community Development Block Grant funds during FY
1982-83 and the benefits received by citizens. Projects using CDBG funds
during the last fiscal year included housing rehabilitation (CHIP), Code
enforcement, Otay Valley Road water line, Third Avenue street improvements
("F" Street to "G" Street), Third Avenue storm drain, Starlight Center, Focus
Area demolition, installation of wheelchair ramps, Senior Citizen Center,
Shared Housing, and Meals-On-Wheels. The performance report describes the
accomplishments of each program and indicates the amounts expended during the
past fiscal year.
6. REPORT ESTIMATE OF THE TIME REQUIRED FOR BROADWAY'S
REPLANNING (Director of Planning/Community
Development Director)
The City Council recently addressed some of the problems associated with the
Broadway Commercial Strip and expressed its interest in the comprehensive
improvement in the economic and physical character of this activity center.
The Council asked the Planning Department to undertake a brief overview of
Broadway and to prepare an estimate of the time which would be needed to
prepare a draft plan for the comprehensive improvement of the area.
The Director of Planning estimated the proposed project would entail 18-months
of work. The work program would include staff's continuous involvement with
the property owners and business people of the Broadway area, and the
coordination of its studies and efforts with the City Planning Commission,
City Administration and City departments. The estimate does not include the
time which would be required to implement the Broadway Plan which could vary
from year to year and would be reviewed under the operational budget process.
The Planning staff is not recommending proceeding with this study until such
time as the Broadway property owners reach some agreement with the need for
participation by the City. To proceed with surveys and detailed planning
without the guidance and cooperation of the affected property owners would
probably not be cost effective for the City.
City Council Meeting -3- August 23, 1983
The following discussion ensued: (1) the area is not primarily oriented for
tourist trade; (2) there is an effort to get someone from the Broadway area as
an ex-officio member of the Project Area Committee; (3) create a development
district for the identifiable area of "E" Street between Broadway and I-5 one
block north and south on Broadway (a corridor to the City) creating an area to
work with the business people in upgradin9 appearances of businesses there;(4)
opting to create a special local development corporation for that particular
area; (5) consider formation of an improvement association similar to the
downtown district operation to raise money for promotion and special studies;
(6) City will have to become involved in planned upgrading of the area by
establishing an improvement district.
End of Consent Calendar.
7. THIS ITEM HAS BEEN DELETED.
8. REPORT STATUS OF TRAFFIC CONTROL IMPROVEMENT ON "L" STREET
AT MISSION AVENUE (City Engineer)
At the regular meeting of July 12, 1983, the City Council directed that
previous reports regarding access to "L" Street from the 900 block of Mission
Avenue be assembled for Council. The Council had requested this information
in response to an oral communication from Mr. J. R. Norman.
The City Engineer reported East "H" Street is now open between Otay Lakes Road
and 1-805. This new link in the highway network will result in a significant
change in travel patterns within the City particularly on Bonita Road,
Telegraph Canyon Road, Otay Lakes Road and "H" Street west of 1-805. After
the traffic pattern changes have had sufficient time to balance out, the
Traffic Engineering Division will be reevaluating the traffic control
alternatives discussed in the reports (i.e., traffic signal at Melrose Avenue
and Mission Avenue, a raised median from Melrose Avenue to Nacion Avenue,
etc.) These studies will begin in approximately six months.
Mr. Bob Norman, 908 Mission Avenue, Chula Vista stated he had not received a
copy of the report. Councilman Malcolm recommended continuing this item for
one week so Mr. Norman could obtain this information.
MSUC (Malcolm/McCandliss) to continue this item for one week.
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING
9. RESOLUTION 11361 APPROVING ENCROACHMENT PERMIT NO. PEO19, BONITA
PONDEROSA MODEL HOMES SIGN IN OPEN SPACE LOT 243 OF
RANCHO ROBINHOOD III (City Engineer)
In May 1980, the City Council approved an encroachment permit to allow
Ponderosa Homes to erect a sign within the City's open space. One of the
conditions of approval was the permit would expire upon the date the City
assumed responsibility of the open space. Recently, Ponderosa Homes was
notified the City is presently contracting with a landscaping firm to maintain
this open space and the sign was to be removed.
City Council Meeting -4- August 23, 1983
On June 29, 1983, Harvey & Company, Outdoor Advertising, acting as agent for
Ponderosa Homes, requested permission to maintain the sign in its present
location for an additional two years. The City Engineer recommended approval
of a temporary encroachment permit and authorization to issue said permit.
RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN SCOTT, the reading of the text was waived
by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
Councilman Moore requested that in the future the address or location of any
development site be included in Council information.
lOa. RESOLUTION 11362 APPROVING THE FINAL MAP AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT
AGREEMENT FOR CHULA VISTA TRACT 80-5 UNIT A (EL
RANCHO DEL REY 6A) ACCEPTING ON BEHALF OF THE PUBLIC
THE PUBLIC STREETS AND OPEN SPACE LOTS DEDICATED ON
SAID MAP, AND ACCEPTING ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA THE EASEMENTS GRANTED ON SAID MAP WITHIN
SAID SUBDIVISION, AND APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR THE
COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED BY SAID
SUBDIVISION (City Engineer)
b. RESOLUTION 11363 APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AND EL RANCHO DEL REY CORPORATION WAIVING THE RIGHT
TO PROTEST THE FORMATION OF A REIMBURSEMENT DISTRICT
FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS OF TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD
c. RESOLUTION 11364 ACCEPTING GRANT DEED TO CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FROM EL
RANCHO DEL REY CORPORATION FOR ONE FOOT CONTROL LOT D
d. RESOLUTION 11365 NAMING AND DEDICATING ONE-FOOT CONTROL LOTS A OF MAP
8557, J OF MAP 8297, H OF MAP 8723, A OF MAP 10646,
AND B OF MAP 10646 FOR PUBLIC USE
e. RESOLUTION 11366 ACCEPTING GRANTS OF EASEMENT ADJACENT TO PASEO DEL
REY FROM ALBERT H. GERSTEN, JR.,AS CO-TRUSTEE AND
JOHN R. VAN DER ZEE AS CO-TRUSTEE OF THE ALBERT
HARRIS GERSTEN JR. TRUST U/T/W ALBERT GERSTEN,
DECEASED, FOR SEWER, DRAINAGE AND ACCESS PURPOSES
The Final Map has been checked and found to be in conformance with the
Tentative Map approved by Resolution 10103. Unit A consists of
108 residential lots, one non-buildable site (Lot X) and two open space lots
(Lots A and B) The owners have paid all fees and submitted all required
documents and bonds. All conditions of approval applicable to Unit A have
been met. Acceptance of one-foot control Lot D is needed to control access to
East "J" Street. The naming and dedication of one-foot control lots of
various maps will provide the access needed for the subdivision. The owners
have executed required easements for offsite sewer and drainage facilities and
also an access easement to the sewer and drainage facilities.
City Council Meeting -5- August 23, 1983
RESOLUTIONS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MALCOLM, the reading of the texts were
waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
-~ ll. RESOLUTION 11367 APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AND AL HOPP, TENNIS PROFESSIONAL (Director of Parks
& Recreation)
The City's Tennis Professional, Gary Quandt, submitted his resignation
effective August 28, 1983 to accept another position out of state. To keep
continuity in the tennis program Mr. Quandt has organized, he has recommended
Mr. A1 Hopp to assume the responsibilities of Tennis Professional. Mr. Hopp
served as an assistant to Mr. Quandt for the past two years. The Interim
Agreement would be for the remainder of Mr. Quandt's contract year. This will
allow the Recreation Department sufficient time to evaluate the program and
the performance of Mr. Hopp to determine whether to solicit Request for
Proposals (RFP's) for a new Tennis Professional or to negotiate a new
agreement with Mr. Hopp.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MOORE, the reading of the text was waived by
unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
12. ORDINANCE 2044 AMENDING SECTION 3.48.020 BY REPEALING EXISTING H
THROUGH N, ADDING NEW H THROUGH M THEREFOR, AND
AMENDING SECTION 3.48.030 B OF CHAPTER 3.48 OF THE
CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO FINANCING OF
INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT - FIRST READING
(Community Development Director)
In a written report to Council, Community Development Desrochers explained the
City of Chula Vista has authority to issue certain types of financing
instruments for entities other than the City under its Charter powers or
through its Industrial Development Authority. Bay General Community Hospital
requested the City sponsor a Revenue Anticipation Note. The authority for the
City to participate in such an issue that is tax exempt to the holder is from
IRS Section 501 (C) (3) relating to non-profit instututions. Should the
Council desire to participate in such an undertaking, the Ordinance relating
to financing of industrial and commercial development must be changed. No
guarantees and/or liability of the City is required for sponsorship. The
Community Development Director recommended approval of the request and that
Bay General submit a program that illustrates how the cost savings will be
passed on to the public prior to City consideration of the actual issue.
The following Council discussion ensued: (1) the amount of financing the City
is doing which may be competing with banking businesses; (2) establishing a
policy on short-term financing; (3) criteria to be used with future applicants
on Industrial Development Bonds (IDB) financing; (4) Revenue Anticipation
Notes not within usage of City policy; (5) Council approval requirement on
cost savings program prior to issuance of securities; (6) how this program
could be monitored; (7) how to review and frequency of the review; (8)
encouraging San Diego Employers Health Coalition to monitor the program.
MSUC (Scott/Malcolm) to place the ordinance on first reading, the reading of
the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
City Council Meeting -6- August 23, 1983
MSUC(Scott/Moore) for staff report on what policies the City has now and what
criteria the City should have to make sure the City adheres to that policy (so
staff can have a criteria that people who apply can go on it and some be
rejected prior to Council consideration - a more definitive policy). Staff to
come back with a report to Council.
Council discussion ensued regarding: (1) the fact that the City would be
competing with loans and institutions; (2) pros and cons of loan differences;
(3) setting up a Council Conference; (4) diverse usages; (5) differences
between Industrial Development and Redevelopment Bonds and their utilization;
(6) varying rates for different industries;(7) policy should flow from the
definition; (8) types of financing available to applicants.
13. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
a. City Managaer Goss requested a Closed Session at the conclusion of the
meeting for the purposes of litigation and meet and confer.
MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) for Closed Session at the end of the Council meeting for
litigation, meet and confer and personnel matters.
b. On July 26, 1983 Council requested staff to work with San Diego Country
Club regarding their request for temporary road closing (six hours) at
the end of "L" Street. That work has been completed without any problems.
c. City Manager Goss reported on the East "H" Street opening Saturday,
August 20, and stated 233 runners were preregistered. However, 234
additonal runners registered the day of the Run making a total of 507
runners for the 5K Fun Run. $574.91 was donated to Chula Vista Boys Club
through registration fees. Mark Cox, the City's new Public Information
Coordinator was complimented for the fine job done.
d. City Manager Goss stated the BKK tour is scheduled for September 9 at 2
p.m. Council asked the City Engineer to contact BKK regarding the time -
whether they can conduct the tour after 4 p.m.
REPORT OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS
14. REPORT SIGN PROGRAM PROVISION FOR THE BONITA GLEN SPECIFIC
PLAN (Director of Planning)
Principal Planner Lee stated that on March 22, 1983, after adopting new sign
regulations for the Bonita Glen Specific Plan area, the City Council directed
staff to investigate the possibility of allowing deviations from the sign
regulations through the approval of a sign program by the Zoning
Administrator. The Director of Planning reported that since the Planned
Signing Program is a voluntary and optional procedure and does permit
deviations from the basic sign regulations, it offers flexibility to the
design-conscious developer. Although it can be more restrictive, it does
allow creativity in design and innovative use of signs. The staff believes an
amendment incorporating the Planned Sign Program provision into the specific
plan text is appropriate and is recommending Council direct staff to prepare
such an amendment for Planning Commission and City Council consideration. The
amendment will require a public hearing and notification of all interested
persons at a future time.
City Council Meeting ~7- August 23, 1983
Mr. Lee added there is a correction of the fiscal impact which would involve
staff time in going through a public hearing amounting to $400-$600 to
..~ complete the process.
Councilman Moore commented that on page 2 of the report it stated: "the need
to have signs" and should read "a desire to have signs".
MSUC (Malcolm/Cox) to accept the report.
15. REPORT REQUEST FOR A FINAL DETERMINATION REGARDING
INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT BONITA ROAD AND
ALLEN SCHOOL ROAD (City Engineer)
At the June 23, 1983 Council meeting, James H. Fox, Attorney for La Bonita
Condominium investors, sent in a request that a final determination regarding
construction/installation of a traffic signal at Bonita Road/Allen School Road
be made within 30 days, or that a refund of money paid by his client for the
installation of this signal be made.
The Traffic Engineering Division reported that although the requirement to pay
$6,048 for participation in the cost of installing traffic signals was a
condition in the final map, those fees were never paid.
On February 17, 1981, the Council adopted a revised traffic signal
participation policy. In the cases of redevelopment or a change in use of a
property, the policy only requires fees to be paid for the increase in vehicle
trips over and above those which are currently being generated. Since the La
Bonita project was a condominium conversion project, no additional trips were
generated, thus no traffic signal fee was collected.
The City Engineer recommended the request for a traffic signal or a refund be
denied and installation of a traffic signal be re-evaluated in six months.
MS (Scott/Malcolm) to accept the report and recommendation of the staff.
In answer to Councilman Moore's query, City Engineer Lippitt stated the fee
was tied to this particular signal as the new City policy had not been in
effect at that time.
Marvin Pilchen, 4221 Bonita Road, Bonita, explained the purpose of the letter
was not to get the money back but to get the signal on Bonita Road. He was
unaware the fee was not paid. He stated there are 188 condominium units on
the north side of the street. Elderly people are using their cars to
get to the shopping center on the south side of the street rather than walking
acgross the street. He is concerned with the danger involved.
Council discussion followed regarding: (1) proposal of a flashing light; (2)
recommendation of the staff report to wait six months after the "H" Street
opening; (3) traffic signals would not solve all these problems; (4) police
officers with radar guns are not able to slow traffic down; (5) signal does
not meet Caltrans warrants; (6) merits of installing the signal; (7) place of
this particular traffic light on priority list.
City Council Meeting -8- August 23, 1983
City Engineer Lippitt stated in November all intersections are reevaluated for
all sections of the City and a warrant list is initiated.
Mr. Pilchen suggested a pedestrian signal as opposed to a flashing signal as
elderly people are crossing at the cross walk.
The motion to accept the report carried unanimously.
MSUC (Scott/Moore) that when staff comes forth in November with their criteria
(listing all priorities) it be brought forth to the Council for a Council
Conference.
16. REPORT HAZARDOUS WASTE MATERIALS IN CHULA VISTA (City
Engineer)
At its May 24, 1983 meeting, the City Council directed staff to bring back a
report on the current conditions of the Otay Landfill as it relates to
hazardous waste. Subsequent Council discussions have indicated a broad
interest in toxic material handling and disposal at the Omar Class I Dump, the
Otay Class I Dump, the BKK Transfer Facility and unauthorized disposal areas
as may exist in the Otay Valley area. Specific areas of concern include the
types of toxins handled or stored, the effectiveness of containment facilities
and sampling programs involved.
The report of the City Engineer provides an overview of the total problem.
Subsequent staff investigation and/or testimony by representatives of the
various agencies responsible for regulation of hazardous wastes will be
necessary in order to provide Council with a practical understanding of
hazardous waste problems in the community.
City Engineer Lippitt recommended scheduling a Council Conference for
presentations and responses by various agencies responsible for hazardous
waste regulation on September 29, 1983.
MSUC (Scott/Moore) to accept the report - schedule this for a Council
Conference on September 29, 1983.
17. REPORT "L" STREET SCHOOL SIGNS (City Engineer)
A written report was submitted to the City Council prior to the meeting.
In answer to Councilman Malcolm's query, the City Engineer stated a copy of
the report was given to Mr. Rolle.
MSUC (Scott/Malcolm) to accept the report.
City Council Meeting -9- August 23, 1983
18. MAYOR'S REPORT
a. Mayor Cox reported on Friday, August 26, the California Coastal
--~ Commission will be meeting at Marina del Rey for a determination on
findings of previous decisions made regarding the amendment to the Port
District Master Plan. The City of Coronado has a portion of their
property under the jurisdiction of the Port District that was denied
approval by the Coastal Commission. This property is tied to the Crosby
Street crossing which the Coastal Commission is encouraging to be
developed with a park and not a combination of a park and ship building
facility. The City of Coronado is seeking the cooperation of the Port
District and Chula Vista to have the Coastal Commission consider those
items separately .
MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to direct staff to prepare a letter to the Coastal
Commission supporting approval of the Coronado portion (Port District Master
Plan) consistent with the Coastal Act and urging approval of their plan.
b. Mayor Cox stated the Council recently approved a resolution supporting
reinstitution of SR-125 into Caltrans five-year plan. The City of San
Diego is considering a resolution supporting SR-117 south of Palm Avenue
off 1-805 extending it from 1-805 to SR-125.
MSUC (Cox/Moore) for staff to prepare a resolution supporting extension of
SR-117 from 1-805 to SR-125 (Map and background to be included with the
resolution).
c. Mayor Cox reported a Council Conference has been scheduled for Saturday,
August 27, at 8 a.m. to conduct interviews for Boards and Commissions
applicants. Councilmembers concurred they would each call the secretary
regarding the number of people they wish to be interviewed.
19. COUNCIL COMMENTS
a. In response to Councilman Scott's question, City Manager Goss reported
the deadline for submittal of applications for the position of City
Attorney has now been closed.
b. Councilman Malcolm questioned why there are no speed control signs on
East "H" Street.
Discussion regarding the prima facie speed factors ensued.
MS (Scott) for a 45 mph speed limit and lower where appropriate as preliminary
speed limits.
Motion died for a lack of second.
Councilman Malcolm referred to the motion and discussion ensued
regarding: (1) prima facie speed factors; (2) condition of the new road; (3)
lane for bike riding; ( ~ lowering speed in the residential areas; (s) reason
why no speed signs were posted prior to opening the new road.
City Council Meeting -lO- August 23, 1983
MS(Scott/Malcolm) for a 45 mph speed limit in open space and lower speed limit
due to housing or other factors so needed to be posted.
City Engineer Lippitt suggested returning with a report after discussion with
Traffic Engineering and giving consideration to prohibiting bicycles on that
street.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION:
MS(Cox) to refer to staff to come back with recommendations in at least no
more than two weeks and to come back next week with a packaged approach to
resolving the concerns that have been addressed tonight that would be
preferable.
The substitute motion died for lack of a second.
Councilman Scott's motion for 45 mph in open spaces and lower speed limits
posted elsewhere carried by the following vote:
AYES: Scott, Malcolm, Moore
Noes: Cox, McCandliss
Absent: None
c. MSUC (Malcolm/Moore) for staff to bring back a report dealing with
bicycle usage and recommended speed limits.
d. MSUC (Moore/Scott) to have a workshop indoctrination for all Commission
members to be established under the City Clerk and City Attorney's
offices.
e. In response to Councilman Moore's question, City Clerk Fulasz stated the
meeting of the Joint School Board and City Council will be held after the
middle of October to allow the Chula Vista City School District to
evaluat~ its summer program.
MSUC (Moore/Cox) that at least one member of the Sweetwater Authority be
included in Joint School Board meetings.
f. Councilman Moore asked for a status of the property west of the Golf
Course and whether staff has done anything to encourage the business
community regarding this property.
Planning Director Gray responded the report has been completed in draft form.
The property will be included in the next General Plan Amendment series which
will give Council the opportunity to change the land use of about 3-1/2 acres
to some type of designation, such as commercial, to allow a variety of
developments to proceed. This item is scheduled to come before Council in
October.
City Council Meeting -ll- August 23, 1983
g. Councilman Moore referred to a letter received from the State Mining and
Geology Board which affects Sweetwater River and Otay riverbeds and
requested staff's comments.
MSUC (Cox/Moore) to refer this letter to staff for study.
h. Councilwoman McCandliss asked when the item on "J" Street stop signs will
be coming to Council. City Engineer Lippitt stated within two weeks.
He added the Safety Commission studied it for alternatives to get a four-way
stop on "j" St and staff has come up with three recommendations.
Councilman Scott expressed his concern regarding the reasoning why the Safety
Commission is bringing this matter back to the City Council noting that no
resident complaints have been received regarding the present enforcement.
MS (Scott/Moore) not to bring forth this item to Council.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION
MSUC (Moore/Scott) before the item is brought to Council an explanation of
reasoning of why it is being brought forth be submitted to the Council.
i. Councilwoman McCandliss commented Chula Vista had a very pleasant visit
with the delegation from Odawara, Japan today (Chula Vista's Sister City)
with a message from the Mayor of Oda, wara inviting Councilmembers to visit
that City. She would like to encourage Council to visit the City of
Oda~ara; however, no City money would go for travel expenses.
MSUC (McCandliss/Moore) to encourage the formation and to ask the Odawara
Sister City Committee to convene and discuss the possibility of a delegation
going to Od~wara. The subcommittee to report back to Council on the
appropriate way to proceed.
j. Councilman Malcolm asked about the water feature at Memorial Park.
Director of Community Development Desrochers remarked the Design Review
Committee had no major objections regarding the water feature but wanted
to review alternate features for that space.
k. MSUC (Malcolm/Cox) to have a committee of two Council members to meet
with the Sweetwater Authority to get a billing for the Sanitary Service
put on the water bill.
The question of Sweetwater Authority contacting the City for computer
service is resolved. They are in the process of installing their own
equipment. Staff is investigating the other billing report requested by
Council since it relates to the whole question of mandatory service and
how the City is going to collect the bill. It involves dealing with a
tiered level of sewer service charges. The report will recommend the
establishment of two levels based upon water consumption.
City Council Meeting -12- August 23, 1983
1. City Manager Goss presented the Legislative Report stating the City has
been contacted by the League of California Cities regarding a meeting on
August 25 of the California Transportation Commission to receive from
their staff some changed guidelines in cost-sharing for highway
interchanges and grade separations. Generally, it would change
responsibility of financing construction of new interchange where local
streets are tied to the existing freeways.
MSUC (Scott/Moore) to send a mailgram to the California Transportation
Commission urging rejection of this staff report and maintain current funding
levels that they provide for changes on the State freeway system.
The Council recessed to Closed Session at 9:00 p.m. The City Clerk was
excused. The Mayor reported the meeting ended at 10.36 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT AT 10:36 p.m. to Wednesday, August 24, 1983 at 4:00 p.m.
(Continued Closed Session); to Saturday, August 27, 1983 at 8:00 a.m. to
interview candidates for various Boards and Commissions; to the regularly
scheduled Council meeting of Tuesday August 30, 1983 at 7:00 p.m.
JENNIE M. FULASZ
City Clerk, CMC
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